PRO

A Quick Reminder to Talk

A Quick Reminder to Talk

As Blue Monday is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to give a small reminder to our community here on Landscape Juice to remember to tell people about your worries and if you’re having negative thoughts. Talking about emotions is one of the most challenging things to do but reaching out to a loved one or even a stranger can have life-changing benefits. This industry is often a lonesome one – long days alone, dark evenings and dark mornings.

This can really take its toll. Having too much time to think can make thoughts spiral out of control and if they are kept private, they can develop the ability to brainwash you into thinking things that simply aren’t true. As they say, a problem shared is a problem halved, but sometimes just saying things out loud can put issues and feelings into perspective. Not only could it benefit your wellbeing, but it could also benefit your relationships – as being open, honest and trusting towards someone can make them feel important to you and can bring them closer. If you feel as if there is no one that you can turn to, please never feel as if there is nowhere to go.

My Dad created this whole platform in the aim of bringing people together. Talk amongst yourselves, privately or over a forum post, share your experiences with one another. You would be surprised just how many people feel the same way you do.  

 

Some alternative support:

Men’s Health Forum: www.menshealthforum.org.uk

24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email

 

Mind: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)

Website: www.mind.org.uk

 

Samaritans: 116 123 (Free 24hr helpline)

Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

 

 

Votes: 0
E-mail me when people leave their comments –

Comments

  • PRO

    Great post Fleur, I lost a friend recently. He seemed like he had it all.

    • PRO

      Thank you Robbie. I'm really sorry to hear that. It really does show that you never know what is going on inside someone's head... It's when those kinds of things happen that you realise how much of an impact opening up to people can have. My best friend's partner took his own life last year and to witness the struggles that she went throughfrom losing him, you would never wish to inflict that on anyone, so you can tell that it comes from a place of pure desperation. It makes you feel helpless when you experience it as it is preventable. I hope you are coping ok with it. 

  • PRO

    Given the current situation, this Blog is so relevant. I know many Contractors are concerned/worrying and maybe already struggling.

    Please DON'T feel alone. LJN Friends, colleagues, etc are all in similar situations, so get online, get chatting, sharing and discussing.

    It's good to Talk.....4146405893?profile=RESIZE_710x

This reply was deleted.

You need to be a member of Landscape Juice Network to add comments!

Join Landscape Juice Network

Open forum activity

John Barnes is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
7 hours ago
Tim Bucknall replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"I agree with the others- having seen the 2nd photo, a fence down the centre would make the steps unusable.  You're just going to have to accept that they are shared steps, or extend/ build new steps on your property."
11 hours ago
Paul Rogers replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Hello Andrew here's my two pennarth, we have delivered a free local community magazine with a circulation of 6500. So when we first started out we approached them to do an article to introduce our business to the community, at no cost to us by the…"
21 hours ago
Rachel Bailey updated their profile photo
yesterday
Rachel Bailey updated their profile photo
yesterday
Rachel Bailey updated their profile
yesterday
Darren Walters replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Andrew, I've only speed read the other comments so forgive me if I am repeating someone else.  Get to know other gardeners in the area, tell them you are looking for work.  Once they reach full capacity themselves they will be happy to pass on your…"
yesterday
James King replied to James King's discussion Weibang 53 SSD or Weibang 53 ASD BBC or Honda HRX 537?
"I started this discussion back in November and thought I would provide an update. Despite leaning towards the Honda, I ended up going with the Weibang 53SSD. Two reasons for the change of heart. I wasn't overly impressed swith the dealer selling the…"
yesterday
Tim Poulter replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"I initially had a good gardening round where I lived in Sussex and then moved to Essex where I had to start all over again.
I met someone years ago who said to me 'advertising is king' and it is. Putting a couple of ads in the free magazines…"
Sunday
Neil Darby replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. I am guessing that if you want a fence down the middle there are issues with your neighbour. It would look horrendous as well as totally impractiable, as others have said. Anybody worth their salt should walk…"
Sunday
Peter sellers replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"Agree the steps are not wide enough to put a fence down the middle, how are you going to get anything past of any size with a fence down the middle? Can of worms !"
Sunday
Andrew Bentley replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Hi
Thank you for your thoughts and advice!
 I'm going to try parish magazines for sure. 😊"
Sunday
Angela Sharp replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"I have worked for 15 years as a gardener and not long after I first started I put ads in parish magazines in three local areas and also Yell. Now I think Yell is a bit outdated these days, and is also very expensive and didn't produce what I…"
Saturday
John F replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"Privacy perhaps  or to prevent a pet from escaping through the neighbours garden .
If it's for mobility a handrail would suffice . 
 "
Saturday
Jonathan Davidson replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"My first question would be WHY!
Why on earth would someone want a fence down the middle of a narrow shared footpath of steps...... it seriously starts to limit what can and cant be moved up and down the steps in the future what with the exitsting…"
Saturday
Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance updated their profile
Saturday
More…

Lawn Water Conserver

A question for those offering lawn treatments. Does anyone use a specific product, separate to their normal treatments, that's specifically used when we have long, dry periods? Can anyone recommend a good product? I imagine it would likely be a…

Read more…
0 Replies
Views: 23